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2003 Florida
Transportation
Almanac
Center for Urban Transportation Research
College of Engineering University of South Florida
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©CUTR, December 2003
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PREFACE
This publication is the third edition of the Florida Transportation Almanac, developed and produced by the
Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa. It
follows the original publication produced in 1995 and the Florida Transportation Almanac and Atlas on CD-
ROM produced in 1998.
The Almanac contains data from existing data sources throughout Florida and the United States. A range
of transportation topics is covered, and, to the extent possible, statistical data are for the most recent year
available. Although most of the information provided in the Almanac is available directly from the respective
agencies that compiled or collected the information, the ability to access this information from a single source
offers significant advantages to the transportation community.
The Almanac comprises nine chapters, as follows:
# Chapter 1, DEMOGRAPHICS, presents information for the U.S., Florida, and the 67 counties in the state.
All data are taken from the 2000 Census and previous.
# Chapter 2, TRAVEL BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS, summarizes travel behavior characteristics and trends
in Florida and the U.S. Summary statistics are provided for all personal travel in the U.S. and Florida, as
well as for the aggregated metropolitan regions in Florida. In addition, characteristics of the journey-to-
work are provided for the U.S., Florida, and its counties.
# Chapter 3, MODAL STATISTICS, includes information on highways, aviation, public transportation, rail,
seaports, transportation demand management (TDM), freight, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
# Chapter 4, SAFETY, includes information about traffic crashes for the state.
# Chapter 5, TOURISM, focuses on tourism statistics for the state.
# Chapter 6, TRANSPORTATION FINANCING, presents information on Florida's transportation tax and fee
sources and transportation costs associated with the construction and operation of various modes,
including highways, bridges, airports, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
# Chapter 7, TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, presents an overview of the transportation
education programs available at the state’s universities and colleges and a summary of the activities of
the state’s transportation research organizations.
# Chapter 8, DIRECTORY, includes contact information for various transportation-related organizations in
Florida, including planning agencies, operating agencies, commissions, councils, committees, and
professional associations, among others.
# Chapter 9, MISCELLANEOUS, contains a list of frequently-used transportation acronyms as well as a metric
conversion chart.
The editors wish to acknowledge the assistance of all the individuals at the numerous agencies and
organizations who provided information and review of this publication. A fourth edition of the Almanac will
be published, and we welcome your comments and suggestions for improvements and additions.
–The Editors
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CONTENTS
1. DEMOGRAPHICS ......................................................... 1
2. TRAVEL BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS ..................................... 31
Personal Travel ...................................................... 33
Census Journey-to-Work Travel ......................................... 43
3. MODAL STATISTICS ..................................................... 63
Highways ........................................................... 69
Toll Facilities ....................................................... 107
Aviation ........................................................... 115
Public Transportation ................................................ 127
Rail .............................................................. 141
Seaports .......................................................... 151
Transportation Demand Management ................................... 167
Freight ............................................................ 171
Intelligent Transportation Systems ..................................... 185
4. SAFETY .............................................................. 203
5. TOURISM ............................................................. 215
6. TRANSPORTATION FINANCING ........................................... 247
7. TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ............................. 279
8. DIRECTORY ........................................................... 289
9. MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................... 317
Acronyms ......................................................... 319
Metric Conversion Chart .............................................. 321
INDEX ............................................................... 323
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Chapter 1:
DEMOGRAPHICS
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SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Florida
# According to the Bureau of the Census, Florida’s population has increased more than 24 percent from 1990
(12.9 million) to 2000 (15.98 million).
# During this time, licensed drivers increased about 39 percent (9.2 million in 1990; 12.85 million in 2000).
# The number of licensed drivers per household increased from 1.8 drivers in 1990 to 2.0 drivers in 2000.
# The gender distribution in Florida has remained relatively stable from 1990 to 2000 with approximately
48.8 percent of the population being male and 51.2 percent being female.
# The percent of households in Florida above the poverty level has increased by about 24 percent between
1990 and 2000.
United States
# Total U.S. population increased 13.2 percent from 248.7 million in 1990 to 281.4 million in 2000.
# During this time, licensed drivers increased 14.1 percent (167.0 million in 1990; 190.6 million in 2000).
# The number of licensed drivers per household decreased slightly from 1.82 drivers in 1990 to 1.81 drivers
in 2000.
# The gender distribution in the U.S. has remained relatively stable from 1990 to 2000 with approximately
49 percent of the population being male and 51 percent being female.
# The percent of households in the U.S. above the poverty level increased by about 14 percent between
1990 and 2000.
For more information, direct e-mail comments, and questions about the 2000 US Census, contact [email protected] or the Public
Information Office at [phone].
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Figure 1-1
POPULATION GROWTH RATES, FLORIDA AND UNITED STATES (1970-2000)
160%
140% 135%
120%
100%
80%
60%
44%
39%
40% 33%
24%
20% 12% 10% 13%
0%
1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000 1970-2000
Florida United States
Figure 1-2
WORKER GROWTH RATES, FLORIDA AND UNITED STATES (1970-2000)
200%
179%
180%
160%
140%
120%
100%
80%
67%
61%
60%
45%
40%
26%
19% 19%
20% 12%
0%
1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000 1970-2000
Florida United States
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